GSE India/China Vocab

Used to defend China's borders; famous portion built during Qin Dynasty

Route connecting East Asia to the Middle East, Northern Africa & Europe for trade

Important principles include karma & dharma; reincarnation cycle complete when one gets Nirvana

Ancient Chinese philosophy that emphasizes the law and adherence to it

Tests used in China to award government jobs

Ancient Chinese gov't officials that carried out administrative roles

The transfer of beliefs and ideas, generally along with goods on trade routes

A society in which ancestry is traced through the father & men hold significant roles

The right to rule passed down from the gods and based on the virtue of the ruler

Ancient Chinese philosophy emphasizing humility and religious piety

Rivers at the center of ancient Chinese civilization

Belief that salvation comes from knowing 4 Noble Truths & following Eightfold Path

Chinese philosophy/belief that citizens should accept role; leaders should be virtuous

Rivers at the center of Ancient Indian civilization

Set of social class divisions used to determine one's place in society; used in Hinduism